Best Grimer (Alola Shadow) counters in Pokémon GO

Looking for the best ways to take down Grimer (Alola Shadow) in Pokémon GO Raid Battles? Our guide has got you covered with a comprehensive list of the top Grimer (Alola Shadow) counters, including the highest DPS and tankiest options.

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Raid Difficulty

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Best Grimer (Alola Shadow) counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Primal Groudon	Mud Shot	Precipice Blades *	87.42	5115.60	0	44.0s	241.8
2	Shadow Rhyperior	Mud-Slap	Earthquake	70.17	3788.57	0	55.1s	190.2
3	Shadow Garchomp	Mud Shot	Earth Power *	73.74	3012.48	1	53.6s	186.4
4	Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Dragon Ascent	74.08	2788.37	1	53.8s	183.5
5	Shadow Mamoswine	Mud-Slap	High Horsepower	75.65	2460.79	1	53.4s	180.7
6	Groudon	Mud Shot	Precipice Blades *	68.05	3280.64	1	57.3s	179.3
7	Excadrill	Mud-Slap	Scorching Sands	63.71	3395.19	1	60.7s	172.1
8	Shadow Rhydon	Mud-Slap	Earthquake	64.94	2991.24	1	60.2s	169.2
9	Mega Swampert	Mud Shot	Earthquake	62.89	3184.15	1	61.8s	167.8
10	Rhyperior	Mud-Slap	Earthquake	58.41	3716.45	0	65.5s	165.0
11	Garchomp	Mud Shot	Earth Power *	60.94	2945.14	1	64.0s	160.7
12	Landorus (Therian)	Mud Shot	Earthquake	64.02	2513.94	1	62.0s	160.3
13	Shadow Golem	Mud-Slap	Earthquake	61.35	2642.94	1	64.1s	157.2
14	Shadow Golurk	Mud-Slap	Earth Power	67.24	2001.74	1	60.7s	157.1
15	Mamoswine	Mud-Slap	High Horsepower	62.75	2421.87	1	63.3s	156.4
16	Shadow Ursaluna	Tackle	High Horsepower *	59.31	2635.72	1	66.2s	153.1
17	Landorus (Incarnate)	Mud Shot	Earth Power	60.89	2425.04	1	65.1s	153.0
18	Shadow Donphan	Mud-Slap	Earthquake	62.63	2156.48	1	64.2s	151.7
19	Rhydon	Mud-Slap	Earthquake	54.07	2939.58	1	71.5s	146.8
20	Primal Kyogre	Waterfall	Origin Pulse *	55.75	2496.17	1	70.3s	144.2

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About the results

Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Grimer (Alola Shadow) in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Grimer (Alola Shadow) down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

This table displays a list of best Grimer (Alola Shadow) counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS, TDO, faints, and TTW.

The top-ranked Grimer (Alola Shadow) counter is Primal Groudon, followed by Shadow Rhyperior, Shadow Garchomp, and Mega Rayquaza. The table also includes Shadow Mamoswine, Groudon, Excadrill, and Shadow Rhydon, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.

Grimer (Alola Shadow) type chart

When fighting Grimer (Alola Shadow), keep in mind the following that Poison and Dark-type Pokémon are weak to Ground type moves. They take reduced damage from Dark, Ghost, Grass, Poison, and Psychic type moves.

Weaknesses

Ground	160.0%

Resistances

Dark	62.5%
Ghost	62.5%
Grass	62.5%
Poison	62.5%
Psychic	62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.